Brooke Arnold
Oshawa,Canada
Summary
Compassionate Registered Practical Nurse with extensive experience in acute care, long-term care, and home health environments. Proven ability to conduct thorough assessments, administer medications accurately, and implement effective healthcare plans. Recognized for strong communication skills, patient advocacy, and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams, resulting in enhanced patient satisfaction and improved health outcomes. Committed to advancing patient care through continuous professional development and best practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Extendicare
Oshawa, ON
07.2024 - Current
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes in condition to the physician or supervisor and documented all observations accurately.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
PSW
Extendicare
Oshawa, Canada
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Provided compassionate care and support to elderly clients in their homes, ensuring their safety, comfort and dignity
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills when faced with challenging situations involving patients or families
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessments of clients' needs
- Provided emotional support to both patients and families during difficult times
- Educated family members about the proper care of their loved ones after discharge from a facility setting
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by providing transfers using appropriate equipment
- Assisted with preparing and serving meals according to dietary requirements and regulations
- Performed daily cleaning duties such as sweeping floors and mopping surfaces
- Maintained kitchen equipment and reported malfunctions to facility managers
- Adhered to food safety and infection control regulations by cleaning and sanitizing equipment
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and staff
- Responded promptly to requests from patients or family members regarding dietary needs
Clinical Extern
Etobicoke General Hospital
Toronto, Canada
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided rapid, skilled and knowledgeable response in medical emergencies to provide critical care and stabilize situations.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Participated in educational activities to enhance knowledge base in the medical field.
- Assessed changes in health condition or behaviors exhibited by patients during their stay at the facility.
- Completed full and partial assessments and standardized tests to evaluate patient conditions and responses.
- Educated patients about conditions, treatment options and healthy choices in order to improve overall wellbeing.
- Developed strong knowledge of current clinical best practices and individual and group counseling techniques.
Clinical Extern
Lakeridge Health
Oshawa, Canada
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Assisted in providing patient care, including administering medications, treatments and performing diagnostic tests
- Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition or response to treatment
- Managed time efficiently while balancing multiple priorities simultaneously
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patients' needs and develop individualized plans of care
- Maintained accurate records for each patient encounter according to established standards
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols when handling specimens or equipment
- Assessed and evaluated patient physical, mental, and emotional status to assist with care needs
- Adhered to infection control policies while providing direct patient care services
- Provided education regarding disease process, treatments options available, follow up instructions after discharge from hospital and clinic setting
- Documented all patient care activities accurately and timely according to hospital policy
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments by monitoring vital signs and symptoms throughout course of treatment
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to improve quality of care provided to patients
Dietary Aide
Extendicare
Oshawa, Canada
04.2020 - 10.2022
- Assisted with preparing and serving meals according to dietary requirements and regulations
- Performed daily cleaning duties such as sweeping floors and mopping surfaces
- Maintained kitchen equipment and reported malfunctions to facility managers
- Adhered to food safety and infection control regulations by cleaning and sanitizing equipment
Education
Certification in Practical Nursing -
Durham College
Oshawa01.2024
Skills
- Time management
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Health Promotion
- Mobility Assistance
- Regulatory Compliance
- ADL Assistance
- Infection Control
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Cultural Competence
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Emergency care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Extendicare
07.2024 - Current
Clinical Extern
Etobicoke General Hospital
10.2023 - 01.2024
PSW
Extendicare
10.2022 - 07.2024
Clinical Extern
Lakeridge Health
03.2022 - 09.2023
Dietary Aide
Extendicare
04.2020 - 10.2022
Certification in Practical Nursing -
Durham College
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